By Ella McLay Eleven men line up on the field to play a game against another eleven men. All 22 players play for 48 minutes on a lined field of 100 yards and then some. To many people, those 48 minutes are their favorite time of the week, and to some, they don’t matter at... Continue Reading →
By The Echo Staff When students check what's for lunch and see the beloved chicken tenders on the menu, it seems everyone’s day has improved. The line stretches far out of the door as almost every person in the Upper School waits patiently for their crispy tenders. FLIK announced today that they will no longer... Continue Reading →
By Parker Compton Here are some tips on what English teachers really look for in an essay: Letter count Who cares about words? Nowadays, letters are the only thing that matters to your English teacher. According to the English Department, your essay must have exactly 476 i’s, 532 l’s, 889 q’s, and no more than... Continue Reading →
By Walker Kesler With my graduation from Battle Ground Academy fast approaching, I have taken some time to reflect on my experience at BGA, and I have decided that I can remain silent no longer on the great secret I have kept since I first arrived on campus. I am not really the son of... Continue Reading →
By Jimin Lee The faculty and staff have been keeping a huge secret from the students for several years. While everyone was anticipating the opening of the CAE several years ago, a secret cinema was also in the works. The BGA CINEPLEX is the brand new movie theater located in the Glen Echo basement. Upon... Continue Reading →
By: Anna Sgarbi Battle Ground Academy has just announced that an ice skating rink will replace the quad. The secretive project has been discussed for multiple months and was solidified this morning. With one figure skater in its student population (namely, me), this skating venue seemed like a natural fit. Construction will begin in October... Continue Reading →
By Tanvi Chaudhary In a shocking turn of events, the Global Studies concentration at BGA has been abruptly canceled after a groundbreaking revelation that the Earth is, indeed, flat. The decision came after a group of students and faculty stumbled upon what they claim to be "irrefutable evidence" supporting the controversial theory. The discovery was... Continue Reading →
By The Echo Staff Beyoncé, the incredibly successful Texas native, has just released her newest album: Cowboy Carter. Even just a few days after its release, the entire album is rapidly becoming one of the most popular this year, with its not-so-subtle allusions to Beyoncé's treatment in the country music industry. Beyoncé also elevates the... Continue Reading →
By Jimin Lee These Popular Restaurants Just Opened at The Factory Just a 5-minute drive from BGA, The Factory at Franklin is one of the best places to eat in the area! With its diverse dining options from ice cream to ramen, it has become a Franklin favorite. Comprising some popular destinations for food, it’s... Continue Reading →
By Anna Sgarbi Dear Echo Reader, As many of you may know, these past two months have been filled with activities, fun, and interesting things. If you are in any of Ms. Handelsman’s English classes, then you should know what “The Top 10 Things You Need to Know Today” by The Week is. For those... Continue Reading →
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